*'''Heinz Field''', North Shore Drive (''off Allegheny Avenue or I-279''), ''+1 412'' 323-1200, [http://www.steelers.com/facility/]. Games afternoons and evenings; call for schedule. The '''Pittsburgh Steelers''' [http://www.steelers.com/] football team play their home games here. Be aware that all home games sell out, so if you want to go try to get your tickets early or on a resale website, or scalp.

*'''Heinz Field''', North Shore Drive (''off Allegheny Avenue or I-279''), ''+1 412'' 323-1200, [http://www.steelers.com/facility/]. Games afternoons and evenings; call for schedule. The '''Pittsburgh Steelers''' [http://www.steelers.com/] football team play their home games here. Be aware that all home games sell out, so if you want to go try to get your tickets early or on a resale website, or scalp.

Revision as of 18:15, 5 April 2009

Mexican War Streets

North Side is an area of Pittsburgh, just across the Allegheny River from Downtown. In years past it was the independent city of Allegheny, but has long been incorporated into the City of Pittsburgh itself.

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Get in

By car

From Downtown there are several bridges you can use to cross the Allegheny River. The most direct is I-279 (the Fort Duquesne Bridge), a freeway bridge that will connect directly to the stadium area and with other freeways heading north. Another fast option is the I-579 bridge, another freeway which takes you directly from the Downtown area into North Side. From Downtown directly there are three bridges which carry street traffic - the 6th St. Bridge (also known as the Roberto Clemente Bridge), 7th St. Bridge (or the Andy Warhol Bridge), and 9th St. Bridge (or the Rachel Carson Bridge). All three are nearly identical historic steel suspension bridges of an interesting design. Bear in mind that the 6th St. Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic during Pirates and Steelers games.

To the west of Downtown is the West End Bridge, which crosses the Ohio River and connects to the South Side area. To the east of Downtown are two bridges which link the North Side to the Strip District - the 16th St. Bridge and the 31st St. Bridge.

By public transit

From Downtown, any of the 11, 16, and 500 Port Authority bus routes are good, frequent routes which will bring you directly to the North Side. The 54C will get you directly from the Strip.

On foot

Due to the proximity of most North Side attractions to Downtown, it is quite easy to get from there into North Side by walking. Four bridges - the I-279, 6th St., 7th St., and 9th St. Bridges - have pedestrian walkways. During Pirates and Steelers games, the 6th St. Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic, making it a pedestrian bridge.

See

The Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Avenue, +1 412 237-3400, [5]. Su-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-7PM. A great place to learn about science, this huge museum (four floors!) has exhibits aimed toward both children and adults dealing with many aspects of science and technology. Some of the highlight exhibits include a model railroad village, an aqarium, a robot exhibit, and numerous theaters and stages for science demonstrations. In the large-screen theater, you can see unusual films in a unique setting that surrounds you with both picture and sound. Another attraction is a World War II submarine, the USS Requin, moored in the Ohio River just aside of the Science Center itself. $14 adults, $10 children/seniors (some exhibits extra).

National Aviary, Allegheny Commons West, +1 412 323-7235, [9]. 10AM-5PM every day of the year except Christmas. Get up close with flamingos, parrots, penguins, and many more birds and stroll through a tropical rainforest. The only "national" aviary in the entire country. $9 adults, $8 seniors (60+), $7.50 children (2-12), free for under 2.

Mansions. Years ago, when it was the city of Allegheny, the North Side was home to many wealthy businessmen including Andrew Carnegie among many others. Their mansions remain, now perhaps subdivided into apartment units.

Mexican War Streets, [10]. These streets are so called because they were named for the battles and generals of that war by the original developer in 1848. Today they are notable for fine examples of the restoration of old urban homes.

Do

PNC Park

Heinz Field, North Shore Drive (off Allegheny Avenue or I-279), +1 412 323-1200, [11]. Games afternoons and evenings; call for schedule. The Pittsburgh Steelers[12] football team play their home games here. Be aware that all home games sell out, so if you want to go try to get your tickets early or on a resale website, or scalp.

North Shore Riverfront Park. Situated along the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers, this park offers a chance to get close to the rivers and enjoy excellent, unobstructed views of downtown. A trail runs the length of the park, which stretches from the Carnegie Science Center to beyond downtown, and there are numerous lawns and public artworks, as well as boat tie-ups and facilities for canoes and kayakers. The Water Steps, just west of PNC Park, is a large interactive fountain which children often play in during the summer.

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